◆ Seibu Lions Pacific League: extra inning 1-1 Rakuten Eagles (12 innings) (May 5th, Belluna Dome)

Seibu Lions-Rakuten Eagles game extra inning in a 1-1 draw after 12 innings, thanks to pitcher pitching from both teams.

Seibu Lions starter Kaima Taira threw 8 innings and pitched 2 hit 1 runs (0 earned) and scored 12 struck out.

Rakuten Eagles 's first-round draft pick, rookie right-hander Sota Fujiwara from Hanazono University, pitched well, allowing only four hit and one runs five innings. While his first professional win was postponed, his 94 pitches raised expectations for the future.

Both teams' relief pitcher continued to score no runs, and the game ended in a 12-extra inning tie. This was the first tie in professional baseball this season across both the Central and Pacific Leagues.